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WEBSep 19, 2024 · Aurora to redevelop Geauga Lake as a public park. Posted Thursday, September 19, 2024 8:56 AM | Contributed by LostKause. Aurora City Council voted unanimously to approve spending $5.3 million for 48 acres of land and the adjacent lake.
Galveston's Electric Park was intended for the social elite in the ...
WEBMar 11, 2012 · Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier will have its dramatic and highly publicized opening in the early summer. Its predecessor, Electric Park, operated briefly along Seawall Boulevard in the early 20th century. The pleasure pier will provide fun for everyone; in contrast, Electric Park had an elitist appeal.
Valleyfair closes three rides due to flooding - CoasterBuzz
WEBJun 26, 2024 · Floodwaters that have ravaged much of southern Minnesota have reached the metro, putting parts of Valleyfair in Shakopee underwater. Closed until further notice are the Renegade and Excalibur roller coasters and Thunder Canyon, a white-water rafting ride. Read more from The Star Tribue. Rising rivers have forced the park to temporarily close ...
Photos: Exploring Boblo Island, 25 years after its closure
WEBSep 28, 2018 · The last screams of joy could be heard from the little island of fun 25 years ago this week as the Cedar Point of Michigan closed for the final time. Gone are the roller coasters, but there are plenty of haunting remnants from Boblo Island Amusement Park, which delivered thrills and family fun from 1898 to …
Cedar Fair expands C-suite, drops CMO role - CoasterBuzz
WEBDec 11, 2023 · From the press release. Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), a leader in regional amusement parks, water parks and immersive entertainment, today announced a strategic reorganization to its corporate leadership structure. Robert (Bob) White, who since 2021 has served as senior vice president of business intelligence, has been promoted ...
Lakeside Cyclone reopening after repairs - CoasterBuzz
WEBSep 6, 2009 · The Cyclone wooden coaster at Lakeside amusement park reopens tonight after sitting closed all summer. The Cyclone returns to operation for Labor Day weekend after sitting idle all summer. The historic Edward Vettle ride has been undergoing renovation and repair work in advance of the ride's 70th anniversary next …
Former Cedar Point paddle-wheel boat tours Sandusky Bay
WEBPosted Monday, June 28, 2004 7:30 AM | Contributed by supermandl. In the late 1980s, Ed Ellis piloted paddle-wheel boats around a lagoon in Cedar Point, giving a running commentary to passengers on one of the park's most gentle rides. He has since restored one of the old cruisers and is bringing it back to the amusement park's doorstep.
Cedar Point announces Siren's Curse tilt roller coaster
WEBSep 19, 2024 · Often spoken of – but never spotted, the sirens of the lake who lured sailors to their underwater demise with their sweet, seductive songs will finally rise to the land above Cedar Point and attempt to entrap you in a sinister two-minute fate of non-stop roller coaster innovation. The roller coaster will be 160 feet tall and reach a speed of ...
Hersheypark announces Twizzlers Twisted Gravity swing ride
WEBAug 27, 2024 · From the official Hersheypark site, on their new swing ride: Introducing Twizzlers Twisted Gravity giant swing. Ascend 137 adrenaline-pumping feet, defy gravity as you swing at speeds reaching 68 MPH, and experience multiple mind-bending zero G moments. Brace yourself, our all-new Twizzlers-inspired adventure and sweeping new views open summer ...